declassification

American  

[dee-klas-uh-fi-kay-shuhn] / diˌklæs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of declassifying.

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Example Sentences

Long a priority of many on the intelligence committee, overhauling declassification was raised by some senators who spoke Wednesday as a long-term way to limit breaches and protect the most important U.S. secrets.

From Seattle Times

Republican lawmakers are pushing for the declassification of information that agencies have used.

From Washington Times

There are specific procedures in place to manage declassification that do not involve psychic powers.

From Salon

Both chambers of Congress passed the declassification bill with strong bipartisan support.

From Science Magazine

The official, who requested anonymity to discuss the deliberations, said it took time to go through the declassification process and insisted the administration was not concerned it would further escalate tensions with Russia.

From Seattle Times